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If you could take a few simple steps to prevent cancer, would you? Most of us like to think we’d do anything we can to stay healthy. Until your doctor says it’s time for a colonoscopy. Even the most punctual people find themselves putting it off. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and a good time to remind you, with help from UR Medicine Gastroenterologist Dr. Thomas Werth, why having a colonoscopy is so important.

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We’ve had more than our share of bone-chilling days this winter. And if you suffer from arthritis (inflammation of the joints in your body), it may seem as though the frigid temperatures are magnifying your aches and pains. Does the cold affect arthritis symptoms? UR Medicine orthopaedist Dr. Jonathan C. Gabel offers tips on weather-related flare-ups, supplements, and current therapies.
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It’s a tough year for colds and flu. So when the sneezing and coughing subside, many of us launch cleaning attacks to rid our homes of germs. But should we toss our toothbrushes? Dentist Bhumija Gupta offers some germ-fighting advice.
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A variety of foods, including chocolate, can boost our health. Infusing some heart-smart foods into our daily diets is wise because it’s one of the most controllable factors that plays a role in heart health. Check out these tips for making your heart-smart diet a fun and tasty task.